KIT & CONSUMABLES | NEWS Independent UK label and packaging manufacturer, Baker Labels, invested in excess of £1m in new technology investments during the recent Labelexpo Europe 2025. The Brentwood-based business confirmed the addition of a Galaxy Packtech GS 24 Plus 200 SBS pouchmaker for its flexible packaging division, BakPac, alongside two new HP Indigo 6K+ digital presses for its labels operation. The company reportedly arrived at the exhibition without locked in spending plans, allowing for a more agile purchasing approach. The technology was purchased immediately after seeing it in action and talking with longterm supplier partners. Xerox has announced the launch of the new Xerox Proficio Production Series at PRINTING United Expo, with the event marking the debut of the Xerox Proficio PX300 and Xerox Proficio PX50 presses. The new series is designed to help print providers compete and grow in the evolving mid-production colour market. Proficio has been labelled as the new “master brand” for the company’s production press lineup, with the Proficio name derived from the Latin verb meaning to make progress, advance, and succeed. The Proficio PX300 and PX500 deliver speeds of 85ppm and 100ppm respectively, offering Ultra HD resolution with an optional fifth colour station which includes fluorescent pink, clear, and low gloss clear options. Xerox, has also recently announced its new Xerox IJP900 Inkjet Press in order to provide a new solution for what it calls the “rapidly expanding” mid-volume inkjet market. The IJP900 colour cut-sheet press has been designed to meet the demands of modern-day print service providers (PSPs) who are looking to expand into new profitable applications such as transactional printing and direct mail. According to Xerox, the press integrates with its end-to end production ecosystem, combining Xerox FreeFlow workflow automation, XMPie personalised communications, and AI-assisted workflows. Xerox says its ecosystem provides accelerated job preparation, automated repetitive tasks, and real-time operational insights, which can help reduce costs and increase output. A new Xerox Print Server, which is powered by the Fiery FS700X, has been exclusively designed for the PX300 and PX500 to deliver increased automation and streamline workflows. Speaking of the Proficio, Terry Antinora, head of product and engineering at Xerox, says: “Market conditions and client expectations have shifted in ways that make differentiation and efficiency more critical than ever. The new Proficio presses build on our leadership in automation, colour science, and ‘Beyond CMYK’ – helping print providers boost profits, stand out from the competition, and expand their business.” Xerox will begin regional rollout and order taking of the Proficio PX300 and PX500 in March 2026, with shipments expected in the first half of 2026. Speaking of the IJP00, Antinora adds: “The mid-volume inkjet market is expanding quickly, creating a clear opportunity for Xerox to re-enter with strength. “Clients are looking for smarter, more accessible solutions, and the IJP900 delivers by combining robust inkjet technology with our proven strengths in workflow, automation, and service.” The Proficio series is the new “master brand” for Xerox’s production press lineup Baker Labels purchases over £1m of kit Sublimation print press supplier, Nova Chrome UK, has been announced as an official reseller of Epson’s desktop SC-F line of dye sublimation printers. Among the solutions in the line is the Epson SureColor SC-F500, a 60cm width sublimation printer designed to meet the needs of professionals and small businesses producing personalised or promotional products. The SC-F500 has been developed to create mugs, t-shirts, and other photogifts, with the ability to print up to A1 size. Ryan Connolly, business development manager at Nova Chrome UK, says: “We’re delighted to be working with Epson and are eager to bring the benefits of its SC-F printer range to our customers.” Xerox releases new presses at PRINTING United Nova Chrome UK named as official Epson SC-F supplier By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert The investment included two HP Indigo 6K+ digital presses [L to R] Ryan Connolly and Ian McDowell from Nova Chrome UK with the Epson SC-F500 15 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk November | December 2025 - Issue 357 By Jonathan Pert
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